I'm Becky - a Northern Virginian who dreams of the country but could never *really* be far from a city. Minimalist. Yoga and nail polish lover. Bookworm. Miscarriage Survivor. Infertility Warrior. Prefers Etsy over the mall. Crazy in love with my husband. Inspired by living simply and intentionally. Firm believer in finding joy in life's little moments. Welcome!

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Sep 17, 2015

Thirty-two

Dear Body,

The past several years have been a struggle, and you've been put through the ringer; shots, pills, procedures, and surgeries. There were times when I hated you, times I felt betrayed by you, and even times when I was terrified of what you were capable of doing.

But today we are entering our thirty-second year. I say we, because I finally feel a part of you again. After years of infertility I felt disconnected from you, and that's not an experience I would wish on anyone.

Last year on my birthday I wanted to savor where I was in life. This year the word I'm choosing is honor. I want to honor what you've accomplished.

You regulated how I gained pregnancy weight, and have been amazing at losing it afterwards. Not only do I weigh less than I did before I got pregnant, at a recent doctor's visit I was told this is the lightest I've been in years!

You carried our little guy in a pretty textbook (i.e. healthy) pregnancy. You stalled labor when there was a problem (the cord around his neck), and then recovered beautifully from a c-section.

You continue to produce milk - food to feed this little boy - and while there are times I resent pumping, it's an amazing thing you're doing.

So thank you.

Thank you for giving me the most breathtaking son. You've done so much, and this year, I will honor you however I can.

13 comments:

Happy birthday, dear friend! I am so glad that the past year gave you the best gift you could have ever received! And I think deciding to honor your body is a great idea because it is very amazing that it brought a baby into the world and is sustaining him with milk! So way to go you! I hope that the year to come is an amazing one for you!